Title: Casually Yours Author: Vivian Jia Lac
Genre: Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book Links: Goodreads | Amazon
My initial thoughts:
Going into Casually Yours, I wasn't expecting such a gentle story to leave such a lasting impression.
Instead of relying on big twists or over-the-top declarations, Vivian Jia Lac focuses on something much harder to write...two people rebuilding trust after losing each other. Watching Dani and Parker slowly find their way back reminded me that sometimes the strongest love stories aren't the loudest ones... they're the ones built through patience, communication, and simply choosing each other every single day.
The Vibe:
Second chance romance, rom com, friends to lovers
My Review:
This was a slow-burning romance about Parker & Dani, who were given a second chance at love. Without the over the top drama or grand romantic gestures, I normally read. While I do love those moments, Ms. Jia Lac proves in this story that they are not always needed. Showing up when it matters, and choosing each other day after day. These are the moments relationships are built on.
When Parker finally came at Dani the right way, it absolutely struck romantic gold for me. I was already invested, but that scene hit me with all the feels.
“I know that I want to be with you. Ever since we were kids, it was all I ever wanted.”
I loved the movie references throughout the book. They added another layer to Dani and Parker’s journey, making their story feel even more meaningful.
Overall, this is a beautiful story about second chances, growth, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable with someone who once held your heart. Dani and Parker’s journey reminded me that love isn’t just about finding the right person… It’s about doing the work to keep choosing them.
So if you’re anything like me and love a good Hallmark-style romance, this is exactly that. 🥹💕
I received this arc in exchange for my honest review
5⭐️
Synopsis:
Dani Tsai and Parker Tran grew up inseparable in middle-of-nowhere Silverpine, Oregon. She was the bookish girl, introverted and dreamy; he was the quintessential boy next door: charming, popular, and destined to be a football star. They were an unlikely pair of best friends—until they left for college and their friendship came to an unexpected end.
In the seven years since, Dani has moved on to pursue a writing career in New York City, where she’s determined to keep her distance from the boy she once called her best friend, even if it means staying away from her hometown. That is until a chance encounter brings her face-to-face with Parker again, who is now a hotshot sports marketing director on a temporary assignment in New York. He’s traded his jersey and cleats for designer suits and an Aston Martin, and even more puzzling is that he seems to think they can be friends again. Try as she might, Dani can’t resist his pull. Sparks fly, and an impulsive kiss leads to heated nights in his hotel suite. They make a tentative agreement: Until Parker leaves New York, they’ll keep things casual—just sex, no strings attached.
Easier said than done. Challenges arise as Dani and Parker attempt to keep their relationship on the down low, especially when a sudden return to Silverpine forces them to sneak around their nosy families. As revelations about their past come to light, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep feelings out of the mix. In this second-chance, open-door romance and debut novel, the lines are bound to blur between lust and something deeper. Walls begin to crumble, and Dani and Parker soon find themselves far too close for casual.
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